Find out how popular the last name Ogunlade is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Ogunlade.

Ogunlade, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Ogunlade surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ogunlade in America

Ogunlade is the 152628th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ogunlade surname appeared 107 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Ogunlade.

The history of the last name Ogunlade

The surname OGUNLADE originated from the Yoruba people of southwestern Nigeria. It is a compound name derived from the Yoruba words "Ogun" meaning "god of iron and war" and "lade" meaning "honor or celebrate". Together, OGUNLADE can be interpreted as "one who honors or celebrates the god of iron and war".

The name OGUNLADE can be traced back to the 16th century when the Oyo Empire, a powerful Yoruba kingdom, was at its peak. During this period, the name was likely used to identify individuals who were closely associated with the worship of Ogun, the Yoruba deity of iron, warfare, and technology.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name OGUNLADE appears in the writings of Samuel Ajayi Crowther, a Yoruba scholar and the first African Anglican bishop in Nigeria. In his historical accounts from the 19th century, he refers to an OGUNLADE family that held influential positions within the Oyo Empire.

In the 17th century, an OGUNLADE named Adeyinka was a prominent warrior and leader in the Oyo Empire. His exploits and bravery in battle were celebrated, and his descendants carried on the OGUNLADE name with pride.

Another notable figure in history with the surname OGUNLADE was Omolara OGUNLADE, a renowned Yoruba artist and sculptor who lived in the early 20th century. Her intricate wood carvings and sculptures depicting Yoruba deities and cultural themes are now displayed in museums across Nigeria and abroad.

Towards the end of the 19th century, Oluwole OGUNLADE was a respected Yoruba chief and advisor to the Alaafin (king) of Oyo. His wisdom and counsel were highly valued, and he played a crucial role in maintaining peace and stability during a period of political turmoil.

In the 20th century, Fatima OGUNLADE was a pioneering Nigerian educator and women's rights advocate. She founded several schools and worked tirelessly to promote education and empowerment for girls and women in her community.

The surname OGUNLADE has its roots in the rich cultural heritage of the Yoruba people and has been carried by influential individuals throughout history, from warriors and leaders to artists and educators, all contributing to the legacy and pride associated with this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ogunlade

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Ogunlade.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Ogunlade was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Ogunlade was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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